WOMEN'S WORLD

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 20919, 20 October 1942, Page 6

WOMEN 'S WORLD

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News items intended for publication in this column cannot be accepted unless accompanied by the signature and address of the sender. Notices of engagements require the signature of both parties, and a charge of 5s will be made for such announcement; reports of weddings, 5s per inch; minimum chnrgc, Ids. Mrs. M. Davies, Kelvin road, is visiting Masterton. Mrs. Ralph Bunny, Muriwai, is a visitor to Te Aloha. Mrs. D. Ci. Blair, who was a guest of Mrs. Douglas Blair last week, has returned home. Mr. J. A. Macfnrlane, Napier, is the guest of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Chrisp, Harris street. Mrs. Murray Scott has returned to Auckland after visiting Mrs. A. A. Whitehead. Ruteue road, and Mrs. L, C. Parker, also of Kutene road. Mrs. Baldwin, Whatatutu, returned yesterday from a visit to Palmerston North, and is spending a few days with her mother,' Mi's. 0. Bloomfield, at the Masonic Hotel. ENGAGEMENTS Harries—Knox.—An engagement is announced between Leading Aircraftman Roy James Harries, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Harries, Waitangi street, Gisborne, and Maud May, youngest daughter of Mrs. A. Knox and the late Mr. Knox, Hill street, Gisborne. Arnold—Edwards.—An .engagement is announced between Aircraftman Jack Arnold, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Arnold, Ross terrace, Lyttelton, and Alsace Lorraine Rachel, only daughter of Mr and Mrs. B. Edwards, Frasertown, Wairoa. Green—Sweeney.—An engagement is announced between Albert Frederick, elder son of'Mrs. K. and the late Mr. A. F. Green, Stout street, Gisborne, and Norah, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Sweeney, Northcote road, Gisborne. PATRIOTIC FUNDS BENEFIT The funds of the Wafnui-Tamarau patriotic sub-zone benefited as the result of a very successful dance held in the Wainui Hall on Friday night. Mrs. M. J. Brownlie and Mrs. P. Williams acted as hostesses, and Mesdames L. W. Cooper, 11. C. Nolan and R. A. Berge were responsible for the excellent supper arrangements. The music was supplied by Mrs. W. Thomson’s orchestra. GISBORNE LAWN TENNIS CLUB The enthusiasm displayed by the members at the official opening of the Gisborne Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday afternoon was a happy augury for the success of the 1942-43 season. Afternoon tea was served in the pavilion by the women members during a pleasant interlude. Among those noticed were Mesdames O. R. Olsen, T. J. Corkery, It. Crarer, E. Smith, B. Hacehe, E. R. Brown, W. Neal, D. Cranswick. M. Allen, I. Boiigey, R. P Baigent, A. M. Welham, W. D. Barker, E. Stevenson, and J. Park; Misses D. Adams, E. and V. Benson, J. Littlejohn, B. Ballantyne, J. Dods, J. Muir, B. Goddard, S. Gray, M. Keith, M. Inman, H. Cranswick, J. Kendon, S. Cox, W. Read, and ,T. Olsen.

MARRIED 70 YEARS Probably the oldest New Zealand-born married couple, Mr. and Mrs. John George, of George street, Onehunga, celebrated yesterday the seventieth anniversary of their wedding. As both Mr. and Mrs. George were born in Auckland 97 and 88 years ago respectively, the occasion is claimed -to constitute a record for the longest partnership of the oldest living New Z*nland-born couple. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. George took place in the Church of the Assumption, Onehunga. on October 19, 1872, by the Rev. Father Paul. They have lived most of their lives at Onehunga. Mr. George’s parents arrived at Auckland by the ship Louisa Campbell in 1842 and he was born three years later in a raupo whare, at that time the only building in Wyndham street. DICKENS’ CLUB Final arrangements in regard to the annual dinner which the Gisborne Dickens’ Club is holding on November 30 were made at the monthly meeting of the club, held at the home of Mrs. E. Hampton, Derby street, yesterday afternoon. Business was dealt with under the direction of Mrs. F. R. Hill, who took the opportunity to congratulate Mrs. Douglas Blair on the success achieved by the march, “Eagles of the Air,” composed by her. The offer by Mrs. E. Butler to make the birthday cake for the forthcoming celebrations was accepted. Chapters 4-12 of “A Tale of Two Cities,” Book 111, were contributed by Mesdames Musker, M. Lawless and V. Clement, and the readings later discussed. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs. Simmons, assisted by Mrs. Butler. W.D.F.U. GARDEN PARTY The monthly meeting of the Gisborne branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union took the form of a delightful garden party, at the home of Mrs. C. Blackburn, Domett street, on Friday afternoon. Tlie duties of hostesses were undertaken by Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. W. T. Veitch, the group leaders for October, who had the assistance of Mesdames E. H. Baker, L. Gotten!!, T. Field. S. E. Gillingham, R. C. Parker, R. C. Tuke, J. W. Williams, C. Lees, W. B. Veitch and Misses E. Myhill and H. Morice. The weather was ideal for an out-door function and the picturesque grounds made an attractive setting for a good attendance of both town and country members. Mrs. J. B. Von Pein was welcomed as a new member. A “bring and buy” stall, under the direction of Mrs. W. Ensor, was wellpatronised,' and Miss L. Ensor was responsible for the supervision of a clock golf competition. At the close of the function, the president of the branch, Mrs. G. W. Humphreys, thanked the hostesses and the members of their group for a very happy afternoon. The monthly competition, the “best in my garden,” resulted: Flowers.—Mrs. T. Utting. ) and 2; Mrs. D. Blair, 3. Fruit.—Mrs. D. ’Blair, 1. • Vegetables.—Mrs. D. Blair, 1.